Overnight Cottage Nurse (RN/LPN) – Lead Elder Care

Hillcrest Health Services; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time overnight schedule: 10:00 p.

Health insurance options

Vision, dental & life insurance

Tuition reimbursement & career growth

Dayforce Wallet

Gym membership reimbursement

Discounts & growth opportunities

Job summary

Hillcrest Health Services in Papillion, NE is seeking a Full-Time Overnight Nurse (RN/LPN) for the Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages. The role provides hands-on nursing care and serves as a clinical leader for the cottage team, coordinating care and supporting elders’ independence.

Ideal candidates possess strong clinical judgment, compassionate patient care, and effective communication. The position offers a full-time overnight schedule 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current Nebraska or compact-state RN or LPN license required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• At least one year of nursing experience in long-term care or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing and clinical care to support elders' physical and mental wellbeing.
• Monitor elders for changes in condition and communicate concerns promptly.
• Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete prescribed treatments and ensure medications are administered accurately, timely, and with privacy.
• Support fall prevention by investigating falls and implementing preventive measures.
• Follow skin-care standards and maintain skin integrity.
• Assist with admissions and transition planning and update care plans as needed.
• Document admission care-plans within established timeframes.
• Train and supervise staff on medication administration and ADLs.
• Identify and report concerns related to nursing practices.
• Support team in following policies and procedures.
• Assist with special care programs (incontinence, turning, restorative care, meals).
• Implement emergency procedures calmly and effectively.
• Model professional behavior and high clinical standards.
• Participate in nurse meetings and required education.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with physicians

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Team player

Person-centered care

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN or LPN license (Nebraska or compact-state)

American Heart Association BLS certification

1+ year nursing experience in long-term/post-acute care

Job description

Hillcrest Health Services in Papillion, NE is seeking a Full-Time Overnight Nurse (RN/LPN) for the Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages. The role provides hands-on nursing care and serves as a clinical leader for the cottage team, coordinating care and supporting elders’ independence.

Ideal candidates possess strong clinical judgment, compassionate patient care, and effective communication. The position offers a full-time overnight schedule 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. with comprehensive benefits.